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exterior wall, outer wall
The outer walls of a building that protect the interior from weather and provide structural support.
COMPOSITION: 外 (outside) + 壁 (wall). Literally "outside wall."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 外壁塗装 (exterior wall painting)
- 外壁工事 (exterior wall construction/repair)
- 外壁リフォーム (exterior wall renovation)
- 外壁材 (exterior wall material)
- 外壁の亀裂/ひび (cracks in the exterior wall)
COMMON MATERIALS:
- サイディング (siding)
- モルタル (mortar)
- タイル (tile)
- コンクリート (concrete)
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